Places to see in and around Agra
In the city of Taj, Agra, you may see the 'baby taj' too. The tomb of Itmad-Udaipur -daulah or the 'baby taj' in marble reveals extensive use of pietra dura.
It is not just that the amazing city of Agra is dotted with places to see. There are several places around Agra too that you must see. Around Agra is the town of Sikandra. Sikandra's claim to fame is the tomb of Akbar, the great Mughal emperor. The other place worth seeing once in Agra is the red sandstone city of Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted city boasts of historical monuments like the marbletomv of Sheikh Salim Chisti, Buland darwaza, Panch mahal, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas besides the Palace of Jodha Bai and Birbal Bhawan. The pious amongst you must see Vrindavan, Gokul and Mathura; all of these places are around Agra.
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